Core AccountabilitiesLeads the medical staff in implementing the "One IH" Quality, Risk & Accreditation Vision, Mission and GoalsChairs the local quality committee or co-chairs it with another member of the management team (this duty may be delegated to another qualified member of the Medical Staff but, if so, the Site Chief of Staff must be an active member of the committee)Ensures that the Site Quality Committee is aligned and engaged with the Regional Quality Committee, Interior Quality and Excellence Steering Team (iQUEST), the IH Quality Core Leadership Team and all IH QR&A strategic goalsMentors and coaches those physicians appointed to quality committeesActively participates and ensures physician participation in risk management and accreditation activitiesLeads the development, implementation and adherence to the medical staff resource plan and the IH physician recruitment, credentialing, privileging, appointment and reappointment processesOversees local medical staff resource planning and recruitment by working with the local Medical Staff, Local Medical Advisory Committee (MAC), Regional MAC, and Senior and Executive Medical Director to develop and keep current a physician resource plan for the site.Ensures that the physician recruitment, appointment and reappointment process complies with the appropriate IH Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Policies; provides secretariat services for this processEnsures physician skilled conduct and manages the performance, behavior and, if necessary,



discipline of members of the Medical StaffIs accountable for medical governance as outlined in the IH Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and PoliciesModels professional, respectful behavior in the work placeManages clinical performance issues wherever they are identified in the site, manages disruptive physician behavior in accordance with IH policies, and works to develop rehabilitation programs for physicians whose performance/behavior does not meet acceptable standardsAddresses complaints against physicians in a proactive and timely manner, making sure all appropriate steps are followed and documented in accordance with IH policiesAs a physician and clinical expert, obtains the necessary knowledge and training to participate in full alignment with the Hospital Senior Management Team; engages the Medical Staff in understanding and helping to execute the management planAs an active member of the Site Senior Leadership Team, participates in all relevant administrative/operational functions such as budget planning, utilization management, and strategic planningTakes the lead in engaging medical staff members in understanding and implementing decisions made by the Senior Leadership Team as those decisions affect physiciansParticipates in the IH Physician Integration Leadership Development curriculumIdentifies, mentors and develops upcoming physician leadersAssists department heads to fulfill their roles and responsibilities effectivelySupports the IH academic mandate and its implementation at the hospital levelActively leads annual performance reviews, coaching and reappointment of the site Department Heads #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Chief Of Staff (Merritt)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Merritt